Archive for September, 2010

Google Wants Computers To Drive Cars

Tuesday, September 28, 2010 19:26 by Arman Barari 1 Comment

Eric Schmidt, the CEO of Google attended the TechCrunch Disrupt Conference to talk about future computers and smartphones and other things we really not interested in! But beside talking about geeky stuff he also shared his vision about cars and driving. This being a super geek, he obviously is not satisfied by the way the [...]

This was posted under category: Offbeat Tags: Driving

Toyota Upgrades Its iQ For 2011

Tuesday, September 28, 2010 19:07 by Arman Barari No Comments

Toyota released a few updates for the 2011 edition of the iQ, but these changes does not make it necessarily cleverer. The exterior appearance for example remains unchanged, and while the cabin is upgraded it’s not in terms of new and amazing gadgets. It just gets better quality and new colors. The engines are revised [...]

This was posted under category: Toyota Tags: Toyota, Toyota iQ

Lexus LF-A Roadster Back On Agenda

Tuesday, September 28, 2010 18:18 by Arman Barari No Comments

You may remember this roadster version of the LF-A as a concept shown at the 2008 Detroit autoshow, when the coupe itself was not sure about its existence! Now though as the coupe has come out and is selling good, AutoWeek reckons that Lexus is considering the roadster for production. If it’s true, then the [...]

This was posted under category: Lexus Tags: Lexus, Lexus LF-A, Lexus LF-A Roadster

Video: Volvo Auto Brake System Fails, Again!

Tuesday, September 28, 2010 18:07 by Arman Barari 1 Comment

Volvo was very excited when they finally developed one of those cool auto brake systems at home. The idea is that the onboard radars and cameras detect the obstacles ahead, warn the driver, and he didn’t take action, will apply the brakes automatically. Fine, but somehow this system is not working for Volvo! A few [...]

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Range Rover Evoque Installations In Paris

Tuesday, September 28, 2010 17:45 by Arman Barari No Comments

As you know the new Range Rover Evoque will be unveiled at the 2010 Paris Motor Show, but it’s already taken over the city as four pop-up temporary street installations at key Parisian landmarks have been unveiled. These creative installations reflect on the car’s luxury, design, sustainability and technology. Not sure how you gonna get [...]

This was posted under category: Range Rover Tags: Paris Motor Show, Range Rover, Range Rover Evoque

Porsche Winter Driving Program

Tuesday, September 28, 2010 17:36 by Arman Barari No Comments

Porsche is actually concerned its customer get carried away with the capabilities of their sportscar and cause themselves troubles, specially as the winter is approaching fast! So they are offering a wide range of opportunities to test Porsche vehicles in extreme conditions. From January to March 2011, sign up for Porsche  winter driving courses at [...]

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Visteon C-Beyond Concept

Tuesday, September 28, 2010 17:27 by Arman Barari No Comments

Visteon is a global automotive supplier who have lots of cool and innovative features, but instead of showcasing them separately and bore everyone to death they’ve gathered them all inside a Citroen Picasso and will show at at the 2010 Paris Motor Show. It makes it easier to fathom more than 40 innovative technologies they [...]

This was posted under category: News Tags: Paris Motor Show, Viseton